2015

  • Create Personalized Coasters To Give To A Family Member

    Around holidays and birthdays, people are always searching for something unique and inexpensive to give to loved ones. Here's one idea for a cheap novelty gift. Use photographs to create personalized coasters to give to a family member on their birthday by completing the following instructions. The finished coasters will enhance the recipient's dining area and can be enjoyed on a daily basis. Materials ceramic tiles lint-free cloth ruler photographs  scissors craft glue craft stick clear varnish mixing stick paint tray foam brush felt scissors ​Attach A Photograph To Each Tile  [Read More]

  • Don't Let Hard Water Ruin Your Hair

    Men and women alike want great hair. If you're eating a nutrient-rich diet, using highly potent hair products and even avoiding heat damage, but your locks aren't as lustrous as you'd like, there could be a larger problem. The problem might not be your care regimen; it might be the hard water flowing throughout your home. Hard Water Hair Damage In the simplest of terms, hard water is best described as water that has high levels of undissolved mineral elements like magnesium and calcium. [Read More]

  • Getting Your Backyard Ready For A White Winter: Tips For You

    When you are in the midst of enjoying the autumn weather and watching the leaves turn and fall, your thoughts may begin to drift to visions of a beautiful white winter ahead. However, this may also mean that your thoughts settle on how unprepared you are for that winter weather to begin, particularly in your backyard. If you truly want your backyard to look breathtaking this winter, then there are some preparations you will want to make while the weather is still mild during the fall months. [Read More]

  • Landscaping For The Lazy: Keep Your Backyard Pretty With Little Work

    A beautifully landscaped yard makes the outdoors feel more enjoyable. A great backyard can also increase the worth of your home. The downside of a great yard is that it needs great upkeep. If you wish to have a great yard for your morning cup of coffee or frequent get-togethers, but are more of a homebody than an outside person, consider a few tips for lazy landscaping.   Lay a double wide walking path [Read More]

  • Rain Gutter Concerns Homeowners May Need Addressed

    Rain gutters are critical for protecting your home's exterior and foundation from being damaged by runoff from the roof. While gutters may be critical for your home, they are often poorly understood by homeowners, and this is particularly true when considering seamless gutters. A weak understanding of these critical systems can make it more difficult than necessary for you to make decisions when replacing your gutters, but a couple of answers for routine questions may help strengthen this understanding. [Read More]

  • How To Protect The Finish Of Granite Countertops

    Granite countertops are beautiful and durable. This low maintenance countertop is perfect for today's busy families. Granite provides diamond-like hardness, has the ability to resist most stains and improves the look of the kitchen. However, preventive care must be exercised to keep your countertops looking amazing.  Things to Avoid Although granite countertops are durable, they should never be sat on or stood on. Placing too much weight on the countertop can cause cracks to form. [Read More]

  • Pump Service - Keeping You Going With The Flow

    There are countless applications in their daily lives where people depend on a pump of some kind. The one thing all of these applications share is the need to move a fluid from one place to another. Whether this is moving gasoline from a fuel tank to an engine or moving water from a pool to a filter and back again a pump of some kind makes this movement possible. [Read More]

  • Three Awesome Outdoor Lighting Ideas For Your Next Summer Party

    Whether you're hosting a birthday or a Midsummer Night's Dream party, setting the mood with outdoor lighting is a crucial part of putting on a successful event. Staging a party under harsh patio or backyard lights can grill your guests faster than your stuff will be finished on the barbeque. So if you want an unforgettable event that's both stylish and fun, consider three awesome outdoor lighting ideas you can easily create for your next summer party. [Read More]

  • Best Vines To Grow On Your Pergola

    Pergolas are at their most beautiful and functional when providing a structure for a vining plant. Once covered with a vines, your pergola will provide a cool shady spot for your guests and family to sit and enjoy the great outdoors. When choosing a vine to grow on your pergola, it's best to pick a plant that will best suit the characteristics of your pergola.  Pergolas Placed in Shade It can be hard to find shade-tolerant vining plants. [Read More]

  • Property Manager Tips: How To Prepare For A Hurricane

    When you manage property, you are responsible for the safety of your tenants and protection of the property. If a hurricane hits, are you fully prepared? You might not be, which could mean more damage and personal injury. Here are some important hurricane safety tips to keep in mind. Secure All Windows The first thing you should do in order to prepare for hurricanes is inspect all of the windows around your property. [Read More]